Fantasy Football Futures: Week 10

Oregon running back Kenjon Barner (24) scores a touchdown as Southern California safety Jawanza Starling (29) attempts to make the stop during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012, in Los Angeles. Oregon won 62-51. (AP Photo/Bret Hartman)
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Oregon running back Kenjon Barner (24) scores a touchdown as Southern California safety Jawanza Starling (29) attempts to make the stop during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012, in Los Angeles. Oregon won 62-51. (AP Photo/Bret Hartman)
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Barner the burner, Part II. I featured Oregon's blazing fast tailback Kenjon Barner (redshirt Sr., No. 15 RB on cbssports.com prospects rankings) here two weeks ago after a solid outing against Arizona State. He's moved up five spots in the position rankings since then. Barner exploded for a school-record 321 rushing yards and five touchdowns in a 62-51 pinball game at USC Saturday. It was a Heisman-like performance. He's currently projected as a fifth or sixth round pick, but if former Duck LaMichael James went in the third round last season, it wouldn't be a surprise to see Barner join him as a second day selection. They have similar attributes.

Bray passes Peyton Manning. On Saturday, Tyler Bray (Jr., No. 4 QB) threw for more yards than anyone who’s ever worn a Tennessee uniform, which means a lot considering Peyton Manning was once draped in orange. Bray finished with 530 yards on 29-of-47 passing with five touchdowns, eclipsing Manning’s career-high mark of 523 yards. The Volunteers needed every bit to defeat Troy 55-48 on homecoming in Neyland Stadium. Bray -- who once considered playing for San Diego State -- is currently projected as a second round draft pick.

Hunter's hands return. Bray wasn't alone on Saturday. He was throwing to potential first rounder Justin Hunter (Jr., No. 2 WR), who caught nine passes for 181 yards and three touchdowns against Troy. Hunter had dropped some easy catches in recent weeks, which is odd considering his hands are one of his finest attributes. Hunter is neck-and-neck with Cal wideout Keenan Allen for the top wide receiver prospect in next year's NFL draft. With talent like Bray and Hunter, it makes no sense that Tennessee is 4-5 and hasn't won a game in the SEC this season.

Ray of light for Pittsburgh. Ray Graham (Sr., No. 14 RB) rushed for 172 yards and a touchdown on 24 carries Saturday in a 29-26 triple-overtime loss at Notre Dame. He also added six receptions for 25 yards. The Irish run defense was ninth in the nation, allowing an average of 95.2 yards per game. Graham proved that his knee injury from a year ago is no longer a factor. He carried 24 times, tying a season high he set twice previously. He's rushed for 355 yards in the past three games to move into fourth place on Pitt’s all-time rushing list with 3,023. He needs 64 yards to pass Craig Heyward for third. He's currently projected as a fifth round draft choice.

Baxter succeeding at Baker. Former Mission Bay standout Dillon Baxter (red-shirt So., No. 26 RB) is thriving on the field at Baker University, a small NAIA school in Baldwin City, Kansas. He rushed for 156 yards on 27 carries -- including an 8-yard touchdown run -- in the Wildcats' 38-28 victory over Benedictine College. He's still considered a borderline draft pick by most NFL scouts, even after leaving USC and being dismissed from San Diego State.